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Cfllborn THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. WALTER MINAKER'S BODY FOUND With the finding of the body of Walter Minaker in Papineau Lake, last Sunday afternoon, a solution of the mystery of his disappearance last autumn while on a hunting trip, has been established. A telephone message contained the brief information that Minaker's body was found floating near the shore of the lake by Dan Goodman, station agent at May-nooth, who was patrolling the lake in a row boat. The remains were immediately taken to Bancroft. After an investigation of the circumstances Coroner Dr. Lump, of Bancroft, in collaboration with C. C. Donnan, Crown Attorney, decided an inquest unnecessary and released the body for On receiving word of the finding of Mr. Minaker's body, his brother-in-law, Mr. S. D. Boyce of Colborne, left at once for Bancroft. At Trenton, Mr. Leslie Brintnell, funeral director, was engaged and with his ambulance drove to Bancroft, returning Monday night with the body, and taking it to deceased's home at Mountain View. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the family residence, the Rev. Mr. Keough conducting a brief but impressive service. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, The pall bearers were John Water-house, John Gay, Warden Bristol. John Thompson. William Blakely and J. Grant Spragg. A large number of the people of the community attended to pay their last respects to a neighbour and friend. The large number of floral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held. Friends from Colborne attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. S. D. \ Boyce. Mr. and Mrs. W. Rose, Mrs.! W. E. Irish, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mor-1 Long Search Ended Minaker left his home last Novem-1 ber on a hunting trip, along with: Andrew Langsitaff, a farmer friend. The latter missed Minaker one day and broadcasted the news around the north country. Wilfred Grentney and Langstaff searched the waters of the lake for several days, employing hook and other devices, but with the advent of colder weather the search was abandoned. It was thought that Minaker, who had suffered some from heart trouble, had become exhausted and fallen from the boat. This theory was apparently correct as the boat THE ARLIE MARKS PLAYER "The Family Upstairs," a comedy drama that is guaranteed to warm your heart, is the offering of the Arlie Miarks Company at Victoria Opera House, Colborne, Monday night, it is a play that will interest every man, woman, boy and girl, and will provide all with an evening of greatest enjoyment. "The Family Upstairs" is a story woven around the domestic entanglements of a street car conductor and his family. Father, mother, son, daughters, son's best girl and the elder daughter's beau and his family enter into the amusement arena and help to provide the laughs and heart throbs that make this show stand out above all others. "The Family Upstairs" has in turn been lahelled "a story that warms the heart," a play with a thousand big laughs," " a beautiful theme of love," and " a play that has universal appeal," and all of these phrases fit precisely. The Marks Players will present an entire change of play for Tuesday night. "The Girl From Child's" being the choice for Tuesday. From Belleville Intelligencer: One of the largest gatherings menbers of the Order of the Eastern Star ever held in Belleville took place Friday evening, April 27th. 1928, at Johnstone's Academy, when the School of Instruction for District 12, convened. Members from twelve Chapters were present and it is estimated that over three hundred and fifty were present in the hall at one time. The Chapte-- in this district and present includi Trenton, Napanee. Tweed. Mad< Havelock. Bancroft. Ameliasburg, W lington, two Chapters in Belleville, iko. 55 and No. 138, Peterboro and borne. This is the first time in history of the city that a School of Instruction of the Order of the Eastern Star has been held in Belleville. The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Laura E. Moore, was here from Windsor. Other prominent members included Sister Dudley from Colboi District Deputy*' Grand Matron, ~ er Ralston from Toronto, Past Gi Matron. Sister Rockwood. also of Queen City, Past Grand Matron, Sister McConkey, Toronto, Deputy Grand Matron and Membei the Grand Executive. These Schools of Instruction held once a year and Belleville singally honoured in having the pi ent School here. The officers were taken last night by the Pi Opera ing Matrons of the District, large School of Instruction lasted until j night when refreshments and dancj the order of the evening. md drifting in the take, the was fo Minaker. who was a married man, leaves a wife and eight children, living in Prince Edward County. He was a well known farmer in the Quinte district. He was a son of the late Isaac Minaker of Cramahe Township, and a brother to Mrs. S. D. Boyce of Haldimand Township. It is stated the body was well preserved despite the long stay in the water. The ice in Papineau Lake recently broke up and the body was It was just six months ago Tuesday that Walter Minaker left his wife and large family to go to the north for the annual deer shoot. THEFTS OF CATTLE, HOGS, POULTRY ADMITTED IN WOOLER COURT Edwin R. Weller. Murray township, and two employees on the farm, Wilbur and Edward Hart, charged with stealing cattle, hogs, poultry and other farm stock appeared before Magistrate Floyd of Cobourg at Wool-er Saturday afternoon. All pleaded guilty to the offences charge. Before the proceedings came to court it is understood Mr. Weller made restitution for the articles taken and the Mapisrrate took into consideration before delivering sentence. Mr. Weller was given six months in the Reformatory while the two boys were relv.as.de:l for one week for sentence. There was no evidence offered in any Blake Ives, an Old Colborne Boy, Installing New Equipment in New Building Another new industry will take its place with the many now situated in Belleville in a few days. After months of preparation and much expense J. B. Ives, who formerly operated the Coca Cola plant in this city will open a soft drink factory on Station street near the Cannifton road turn. A new buildirg, new equipment throughout, and a new beverage will be the slogan of thi: enterprising firm. successful and pleasing entertain-t was given under the auspices of the Young People's Guild of St. Andrew's Church. Wednesdav evening, ■May 2nd. 1928, in Victoria " House. Colborne. There being attendance. The play. "The Little Clodhopper was splendidly presented, each in the j Presentations Made caste filling their character in good' Two presentations were made style. The caste included Mr. D. evening. Mr. Svmons, Worthv Pati Nairn as Septimus Green, Mr. Donald „r the Trenton Chapter, present McDougall as Ossy Gump, Mr. Rich- ■ the Worthy Grand Matron with] ard Martin as George Chiggerson, beautiful gift, accompanied by an Mrs. Sanford Henderson as Mrs. Juli- j dress. Mr. W. C. Mikel. Past Woi etta Bean. Miss Esther McGlennon as . patron of Minerva Chapter, preseni Charniean Carter. Miss Minnie Mor- the District. Deput' ginson as Mrs. Chiggerson-Boggs, and j This gift was also accompanied by Mrs. Sam. D. Dudley as Judy. | address from Belleville's Police Interspersed numbers all highly ap- j istrate. preciated, were given by Miss K. Ross ! Following the School, dancing of Grafton, and Mr. V. G. Strong, Miss M. Strong, Mr. Wells and Mr. Mc-Williams of Port Hope, Master John Coyle of Colborne. and the Linlithgow Orchestra. Miss Alice Duncan was the accompanist for the several vocal selections. Trinity Church Dramatic Club- pre- sented their popular play, "The Dust of the Earth," in the town hall Grafton, on Tuesday evening last, under the auspices of St. George's Church. The hall was filled almost to capacity, and the play well received, as also was the singing by Mrs. S. E. Turpin, Mr. V. G. Cornwell, and Master John Coyle. Men's Suits made to your measure for $24.00 ALL CLOTHS Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed Join the m, money o l who are saving their clothes! Tip Top Suits for $24.00 See the samples at Hawkins* Store COLBORNE started, Mr. Jack Denmark furnisl the music. The dancing continued til an early hour in the morning. Denmark was assisted by a four-pij orchestra. The hall was most tastefully debated, with a hugh Star hanging doMi from the centre of the room. uSlfSict^» convenor of the Committee Si Belleville for the preparations. Mrs. Boyd and her committee are to be indeed congratulated for their success in all arrangements for the evening. The members present from Colborne Chapter were: Mr. and Mrs. a. T. Fleming. Mrs. J. F. Wolfraim, Mr. and Mrs H.' F. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Peebles, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hubble. Miss Vera McCracken, Mrs. Garnet Coffev, Mr. a. G. Cracknell. Capt. a. G. Willoughby. PERSONAL Mr. A. A Gould spent a few days with his son, Mr. W. E. Gould. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Usher spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roblin, Brighton. Mrs. S. Earl has removed to Brock-ville. to live with her daughter, Miss Olive Earl. Mr. James Bricco of Toronto spent the weekend at the home of his brother, Mr. B. Bricco. Capt. Grant Redfearn has gone to Montreal, to take command of the steamer "Hastings" for the seaso Mrs. Robson and Miss Marion have returned to their home here, after spending the , winter months in To- Rev. J. F. Horwood's car was stolen in Toronto, but was afterwards recovered on the Dundas highway near Nelson. Mr. B. H. Coyle's condition appears to be slowly improving, but it will be necessary for him to take some weeks' rest. Messrs. D. D. Mailory and Bogart of Toronto spent the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mailory. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bugg visited their son Charles in Toronto last Sunday and called on Mrs. F. Hodges at the General Hospital. iMr. and Mrs. H. J. Mayhew and Miss Ruth spent Sunday at Brockville visiting their son, Douglas, who with Mr. P. Scott accompanied them home. Mr. Jas. A. Anderson, druggist, of Sunderland, his wife and two sons, and Mrs. Jas. Dunsiheath, spent Sun-Say with his sister, Mrs. W. E. Gould. Chief Jamieson appears to be re-' covering from his illness nicely, although it is expected he will be confined to the house for a couple of Mrs. Frank Hodges, who underwent an operation at Toronto General Hospital, has so far progressed to-waards recovery as to be able to leave the hospital yesterday. Mrs. S. D. Dudley, D.D.G.M., paid her official visit to Madoc Chapter, No. 143, Order of the Eastern Star, on Monday evening. May7th, 1928. She was the recipient of a beautiful silver slaSt and pepper sjett from Madoc Chapter. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Fleming accompanied Mrs. Dudley. Wednesday HALF HOLIDAY The Business Places in Castleton will be closed WEDNESDAY Afternoon and Evening from 12 o'clock noon during the months of May, June, July, Aug. and Sept. POMEROY--ARMSTRONG A pretty wedding took place at high noon on Saturday. May 5th, 1928, when Olive Ruth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harry M. Armstrong of Castleton, became the bride of Mr. Russell Clarke Pomeroy, only son of Mr. George Pomeroy and the late Mrs. Pomeroy of Castleton. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. E. Beckel. The bride was becomingly gowned in white satin with over lace, white shoes and stockings, and carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses with baby fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Evelyn Armstrong, sister of the bride, looked very pretty in a powder blue crepe-de-chine frock with white shoes and stockings. Mr. John A. Miller acted as best man. After a dainty buffet luncheon was served, Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy left by motor for a brief honeymoon down East--Brighton, Belleville and Kingston--the bride travelling in a pink dress, blue coat and hat. Needless to say the bride was recipient' of many choice gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy are among the most popular young people in Castleton and their many friends unite in wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity. KATHLEEN Sympathy, general and sinceri felt by the community for Mr. Mrs. C. L. Keating in the unexpected death on Tuesday, May 8th, 1928, of their eight-year-old daughter, Kathleen, a bright, likeable child. She was taken ill suddenly on Sunday and removed to Belleville General Hospital, where an operation for appendicitis was performed that afternoon. Her condition appeared satisfactory until Monday noon, when a change took place and she passed away early Tuesday morning. The funeral services were held by the Rev. T. McKim, M.A., at the family residence, Victoria Street, Colborne, on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in the Lakeport Cemetery. The pall bearers were William Fowler, Arthur Hodges, John Hodges, Gordon McKim, George Waller and William A. Willoughby. The Public School was represented by Miss Irene Nelson, Primary teacher, and four classmates of Kathleen--Betty Fowler, June Fowler, Marguerite Mat thews and Betty Rowsome, who carried the pretty floral tributes. MRS. HELENA J. BECKELL After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Helena J. Beckell. widow of the late John Beckell, passed to her eternal reward on Friday, Mlay 4th, 1928. She was born in the village of Hampton. 1857, being the eldest daughter of the late Edwin Nance Kwell. Nearly all her 'life was spent in and around Oshawa and she has many friends in this district, who will sincerely miss her. Her husband pre-eased her sixteen years ago. Mrs. Beckell had been an invalid for over years with shaking palsey. caused fall. The deceased was a member of King Street United Church and when able was active in all good She leaves to mourn her loss three children, Rev. J. E. Beckell, Castle-•n; Mr. E. E. Beckell, Brantford, and iss Hazel at home; also three sist-■s and three brothers. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. C. W. DeMille, was held on Mon-May 7th, from the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. E. L. Vickery, 198, ; Street East.-- Oshawa Daily Times. Mrs. Floyd, wife of Rev. M. P. Floyd, died suddenly at the manse, Melita, Man. She had been in poor health for about five months, but thought to be recovering, when she was suddenly seized with a heart attack, and passed away in a few minutes. Mrs. Floyd before her marriage. Elma Bradley, was a daughter of the late Charles S. Bradley of Grafton, and a sister of the late Charles E. Bradley, who predeceased ber about a year ago. She was born at Eddystone on November 26, 1866. She received her education in local i public schools, at Cobourg C. I., and I Albert College. Belleville. In 18921 she married Rev. M. P. Floyd, also ! formerly of Cobourg, and has resided j since at Fort Francis, Killarney,: Lloydminister and Melita. She was a j woman who was esteemed and belov- ■ ed by a large circle of friends, and d useful service in church and i COMING EVENTS Flowers for Mothers' Day now ready. C. W. Crandetl & Son, East Colborne. Seed advt. The big Orange Walk for Prir Edward County will be held at F ton on July 12th, 1928. The regular meeting of Castleton Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Wolfraim. Thursday, May 10th, 1928. at 2.30 p.m. Election of officers. Roll call: Paying fees. The Confirmation Services a ed for last evening (Wednesday) at Trinity Church, Colborne, were postponed indefinitely, owing to Bishop Sweney not being able to come, through pressure of other important business in the Diocese. TO CELEBRATE MONDAY, JULY 2 At a meeting of the officers and directors of Seymour Agricultural Society, the President, Mr. t. j. Horkins. presiding, it was decided to postpone the celebration this year from May 24th until Monday, July 2. 'North Bay, May 1st--The Anglican Provincial Synod of the Province of Ontario has accepted the invitation of St. John's Church. North Bay, to hold the next session of the Synod . Notification of this decision was received here to-day from Archbishop David Williams of the Diocese cf Huron. It will convene October 9, and remain in session for three days. BARRIEFIELD CAMP Tentative dates for the central camp to be held for military district No. 3 at Barriefield have now been fixed by the officer commanding the districts as from August 21 to Sep->er 1. Fifteen battalions of infantry, five regiments of cavalry, mach-gun battalion, army medica! corps and army service corps units, together with other formations total-some 2500 all ranks probably will be in attendance. The camp will be administered from district headquarters by the district officer commanding. AUCTION SALES Saturday, May 12th, 1928, at 1 p.m. sharp-- Household furniture and effects, gardening equipment, cream separator, 8 shoats, stovewood,. etc., belonging to the estate of the late Wm. H. Cochrane, on the premises, on the Provincial Highway, REAL ESTATE--Consisting of five acres, more or less, choice garden land, on which is situated a fine large frame house in good repair. A good barn, good stabling; also new store and service station. Small fruits, some apple trees. Plenty of water. An ideal place for tourist trade. Will be offered subject to a reserved bid. Terms made known The formal opening of Coe Hill ied Cross Hospital will take place n June 4th, 1928 at Coe Hill. WELL DESERVED PROMOTION IMaj>r H. W. Powell of Toronto, who has commanded B Squadron of the 3rd Dragoons for the past eight years has been promoted to the rank of Li>utenant-Colonel and will command the Regiment, vise Lieutenant-Colon il T. D. Johnston, retired.--Mil-lbrool Mirror. destroys the green standing r, leaving dead trees to dry out idling for the second and third which generally follow. Thus growth doesn't get a chance, n Carlessness accounts for most in the woods. Onlv carefulness OPERA HOUSE 2 Nights Monday & Tuesday COLBORNE ONLY May 14 & 15 ■"2 I lepreInSin MISS ARLIE MARKS and "The ARLIE MARKS PLAYERS" IN A REPERTOIRE OF COAST-TO-COAST SUCCESS PRESENTING MONDAY NIGHT THE SIDE-SPLITTER OF ALL AMERICAN COMEDIES "The Family Upstairs" A DOMESTIC TANGLE WOVEN INTO A PLAY OF LAUGHTER AND HEART THROBS Truly a Story That Warms the Heart ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAM NIGHTLY VAUDEVILLE -between-ACTS \ r» • o - <- f% reserve seats on sale | Prices:-- 3ac - Sue AT gmfi is. drug store The funeral was he'd on Tuesday •inn was very largely ."ended. Mrs. Flody is survived by her husband, three sons, Harold of Marshall, Sask., Ellis, manager of of the Royal Bank at Melita; Douglas, teaching at Blaine Lake. Sask : two daughters, Mrs. J. MacKenzie, Lashburu. Sask.; and Mrs. J. E. Joslyn, Alameda, Sask.: one brother, L. A. Bradley, Portage la Prairie, and an adopted daughter, Hazel, at Messrs. Alex Rutherford and W. D. Haig ha^e each completed setting out an additional 3500 red pine trees under the Government's reforestation scheme. A similar quantity were set out last year by these farmers, with very good results, the losses being The reforestation scheme is gaining and each year sees more farmers added to the list who have the foresight to plant their waste lands to tlmlber. S. E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. MARRIAGES Fitchett-Deviney---On Friday, April 27th, 1928, at the Manse, Grafton, by the Rev. A. C. McLauchlin, B. A., Ethel Millicent Deviney, daughter of Albert Deviney and the late Mrs. Albert Deviney. to Mr.' Norman Fitch-ett, both of Vernonville. The happy couple left for a nil i side : ville i Hospital, on Tuesday, May 8th, 192S, iged 8 years, Kathleen Isobel. btiov-3d daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Keating, Colborne, Ontario.. IN MEMORIAM ittle daughter, Rutii Louise, who died May 4th, 1927. "Until the day breaks, and the shadows flee away." Winnipeg. May 6th.--Mrs. Edith Rogers, only woman representative in the Manitoba Legislature, and Hon. Peter Heenan, Minister of Labor in the Dominion Government, will represent Canada at the International Labor Conference at Geneva under the auspices of the League of Nations Mrs. Rogers has just been notified by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King. Prime Minister, of her appointment. Cheese Sold at 18 5-16 Cents 'here were 262 boxes of cheese rcl at Belleville Cheese Board, on urday. May 5th, 1928, 187 boxes ng colored. The top price was 18 i cents, while the balance sold for iutter Wrappers at Express Office. Hon. W. D. Euler, Minister of National Revenue, stated that the collections of income tax as at May 1 of the current fiscal year are $23,850.-614.21, as compared with $9,450,439.05 for the same period last year, an Increase of $14,400,176.16. When a man who is not used to the woods lights a match and later throws it on the ground, he expects it to go out. But when an experienced woodsman is through with his match it IS out. He does not leave it to expectation. He knows. Farmers! Have you complied w the Corn Borer Act? Don't forget clean-up work, such as cleaning your barnyard, ploughing under ith must be done before May 26. The School Board are advertis; for tenders for digging trench, a for new water pipes and laying sai on Percy Street. See advt. on page